68 Rochester Quad Hunt

[Jeff P.]

I am looking for the correct Rochester carb for my L79. I was talking with Collin Macdonald today, he stated there is a Carb guy in the midwest that has an extensive inventory. Would anyone know this gentleman? Thanks, Jeff

[Gary B.]

Re: 68 Rochester Quad Hunt

Jim McGowan
Quad Shop
Rockford, IL
815-874-4884

[Jeff P.]

Re: 68 Rochester Quad Hunt

Many thanks,Gary

[Don W.]

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Also check Hemmings motor news, they have several people that advertise restored quads. Put your part number into google and see what shows up...Don

[John D.]

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I am looking for the correct Rochester carb for my L79. I was talking with Collin Macdonald today, he stated there is a Carb guy in the midwest that has an extensive inventory. Would anyone know this gentleman? Thanks, Jeff

Jeff,

I believe you are looking for a 7028219 for that application. I spent about 3 years looking for a core. They are rare and expensive. I found one at Chicago Corvette a couple years back. They wanted $600 for a core.

Best of luck finding one!

[Michael G.]

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If the numbers John has listed are correct, Customrebuiltcarburetors in N.J. is showing it to be IN STOCK. Must call to request price. You can get to their site at name indicated above. Good luck, Mike

[Terry B.]

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Hi Jeff,

You might have some good luck calling:

Chris's Carb Shop
7718 Main St
Dayton OH 45415

937-890-0970

He helped me out and has a large inventory. Good luck.

Terry

[Jeff P.]

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You guys are great.Much appreciated for all your help. In looking up past judging sheets my julian code was 3567 . I was once told that this date is on the bottom plate. Is that correct ? Jeff

[Jack H.]

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As you search, bear in mind 'QJet' for this era is NOT a single entity... There were two active sources of supply: Rochester and Carter. The stamping and date coding systems used by the two suppliers differed. Details are given in your copy of the Judging Guide book.

[Terry B.]

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Jeff,

I believe, and others will correct me if I'm wrong, the date code on a Q jet carb is at the base plate and is a separate part piece, able to be exchanged easily. So with that said, if you find the correct Q jet carb number, the date plate will not be as difficult to find. Finding the correct numbered Q-jet carb is the trick.

[John D.]

Re: 68 Rochester Quad Hunt

You guys are great.Much appreciated for all your help. In looking up past judging sheets my julian code was 3567 . I was once told that this date is on the bottom plate. Is that correct ? Jeff

Jeff,

Yes, I believe Terry is correct the base plate could be changed. Rochester stamping is on the drivers side rear boss of the carb. Date code is on the base plate. Based on your carb date code (about 22nd of December 1967) it looks like you have a 1968 built near the 1st of the 1968 calendar year ??

[Dan M.]

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Yep. 1968 dated the carb on the base plate edge. I believe 1969 and up dated on the carb body so it makes getting a correct carb date somewhat easier than if it was part of the carb body.

Question: Where is a good source for q-jet base plates?

[Jeff P.]

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I'm going to check my base plate. I was told by a Chapter judge that I had the wrong carb. Is there still the number 7028219 on the side of a 68 Q Jet carb?

[John D.]

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As far as I know it should be. Mine has it.

[Dan M.]

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Jeff

YES. It still has the 7000000 series number on the body (in 1968) but without the julian date code. That date was on the base plate in 1968. I believe sometime in 1969 the julian date went just below the carb number, all on the body of the carb. No date then on the base plate.